Contractions can be hard to prepare for. Here's what to know ahead of time when it comes to what contractions feel like and other signs of labor.

The contractions vary in frequency but are generally not persistent. Thankfully, they don't last long. Similar to labor contractions, they tend to come and go within a minute.

Pregnancy can be wonderful—but it also requires pushing a watermelon-sized living thing out of your vagina. Here's what to expect when the contractions that make that happen start.

Braxton Hicks contractions, although quite serious-sounding, are a very common occurrence when you are expecting, so if you think you might’ve experienced them or are wondering if they might ...

Nervous and excited about labor and wondering how it’s all going to go down? Here’s what’s in store for every stage of labor and delivery.

Labor contractions, on the other hand, are typically felt most in the lower abdomen, lower back, and are painful. They also occur at regular intervals and get more intense.

Contractions are painful. Why is this so? Because, quite simply, and quite graphically, contractions are the process by which the fruit at the top of the tree -- speaking metaphorically, the fruit ...

When you've spent so many months anticipating giving birth, the first sign of contractions can be exciting and confusing. However, not all contractions mean you're going into labor. Braxton Hicks ...

A mum-to-be has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video of what happens to her baby bump during Braxton Hicks contractions.

Breathing techniques for labor may help you cope with the pain of childbirth. Learn how these breathing techniques can help keep you calm and manage pain when your baby's on the way.